06 May 1925
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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1925
Page
1
Voters rejected Measure 496 by 267 to 1995 in a general election result described as a death knell for the Municipal Band. The measure’s defeat ends a long local controversy with a largely apathetic turnout and a simple briefing at City Hall marking the end of the municipal band era.
Gerden Campbell discovered the Kevin Sunberet Oil Field and faced Federal charges of fraudulent promotion and mail fraud. A jury in Multen County Court found him guilty after a short trial read before Judge G M Bourquin. He previously faced a separate DC indictment with Senator Wheeler and JF Booth accusing conspiracy to procure Federal land by fraud.
Weather-affected schedule shows multiple postponements in Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Syracuse and Rochester as rain and cold deter play. National leagues report delayed contests amid poor field conditions and travel disruptions.
A young widow awaits the return of a prisoner from Stone Mountain penitentiary who killed her husband in jealousy. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police will escort the man back to his tribe this summer to marry the man’s widow. The case centers on Hasougach, Kraoastta, Ikalukpisk and the Copper Eskimos living 100 miles from Coronation.
Four bodies found in Swissvale ruins after an explosion near midnight. Police say bombing likely caused the blast with two children among the dead and several missing. Fire crews worked through the day as multiple buildings were damaged or demolished and residents reported flying debris.
The article reports Mrs. Shepherd planned to surrender after a coroner jury recommended holding her on murder charges. Attorneys stated she would face proceedings on March 19 with the eventual trial date to be set.
Sixty four coast guard ships with thirteen seaplanes form the largest dry force on the Atlantic coast to curb Rum Row. The Mojave commands coordinated operations from Washington, guiding a fleet including vessels from New York and New England bases.
A Civil War era note discusses whipping as a potential punishment for embezzlers and thieves prior to a new statute. It mentions enforcement against wife beaters and related crimes and hints at judicial procedures of the time.
The Schooner Suerditch ran aground off Cape Henlopen while bound from Miami to New York and was salvaged with Coast Guard help. the vessel is reported in good condition. Other items note French losses in Abd- Kirim engagements, and eight victims from a Nemavale explosion belong to a single family.
Cambridge Maryland May. The Bevans arson case ends without verdict as the jury reports inability to reach a decision after late night deliberations. The judge postpones the fate of Everett Bevans and two Worcester County officers connected to the case. Next trial date set for Tuesday with related felony accessory charges pending.
Weather experts report favorable conditions for Roald Amundsen's flight toward the South Pole and the Fram and ship Hebridean to test routes. The Amundsen team plans a southward launch from Denes Island at 4 pm with Lieutenant Price Larsen aboard the Amundsen vessel and Oscar Linesis as navigator.
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